Ex-Supreme Court Chief Slams Netanyahu's Disregard for Law
Translated & summarized from Kan News by baba
Former Supreme Court President Dorit Beinisch criticized Prime Minister Netanyahu's government for disregarding legal directives, citing his recent meeting with the Police Commissioner. Beinisch stated it's unsurprising given the government's pattern of disrespecting the law. While acknowledging the judge's approval of the meeting, she believes election concerns were Netanyahu's focus. Beinisch also warned of potential election day violence due to the current aggressive political climate but expressed confidence in safeguards against fraud.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Former Supreme Court President Dorit Beinisch criticized PM Netanyahu for disregarding legal directives.
- Beinisch stated it's unsurprising given the government's pattern of disrespecting the law.
- She believes Netanyahu's meeting with the Police Commissioner focused on election concerns.
- Beinisch warned of potential election day violence due to the current aggressive climate.
- She expressed confidence in safeguards protecting election integrity against fraud.
Former Supreme Court President Dorit Beinisch expressed concern over Prime Minister Netanyahu's meeting with Police Commissioner Levi, stating it's unsurprising that the government and its leader disregard the law. Beinisch, speaking on Kan News radio, commented on reports that the meeting, despite a judge's directive, discussed election integrity. "We cannot be surprised that the government and its head do not respect the law, not a Supreme Court ruling, not a decision by the committee chairman," she said, emphasizing that this behavior "symbolizes the entire way this system works."
Beinisch acknowledged Judge Salberg's decision to permit the meeting but noted that the assumption of neutral discussions was lost. She believes Netanyahu's primary concern was the upcoming elections and related anxieties. "It is clear that we have already lost our innocence, and it is clear that there is room to think that even in this meeting there were no neutral matters, but that the Prime Minister's main concern was the elections, and the fears surrounding the elections," she stated.
Regarding fears of election disruption and violence on election day, Beinisch cautioned that in the current atmosphere of threats and aggressive discourse, "everything is possible." However, she expressed confidence in the Central Elections Committee and citizens' preparedness to protect election integrity and prevent disruptions, stating, "I am not afraid of fraud. Our system is one of the most secure in this regard."
The article also briefly mentions a separate confrontation between Netanyahu and the IDF chief regarding a potential conflict with Iran, and notes that Netanyahu's meeting with Ben-Gvir and the Police Commissioner did indeed concern election integrity.